Hygiene production problems don’t start this week — they were built months ago through leading indicators you can track and influence. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt sits down with ACT Dental coach Ariel Siegel to explain why hygiene production is a lagging indicator and how to improve it by focusing on reappointment rate, perio diagnosis,...

Your team isn’t rolling their eyes because they hate improvement. They’re rolling their eyes because they’ve been trained to believe the next “new system” won’t last. When we stack rules on top of rules without follow-through, we accidentally create change fatigue, drain morale, and teach the team to wait and see which ideas survive. I...

In this episode of The Alan Mead Experience, Alan dives into the fast-moving, subscription-heavy world of artificial intelligence and its rapid convergence in everyday dental practice . From wrestling with multiple monthly fees to testing dedicated AI recording hardware like the Plaud NotePin, HiDock P1, and the upcoming Flowtica, he explores how quickly general LLMs...

Being able to accept constructive criticism is part of becoming a competent dental hygienist—but it doesn’t mean you have to feel hurt in the process. In this episode, Dana talks about how dental hygiene students can learn to build thick skin and take criticism in a way that will boost their growth. She explains how...

Hosted by Dr Michael Shambira Periodontist and General Dental Residency (gDR) co-founder Dr Alex Khominsky sits down with Dr Michael Shambira at the ADSA convention. He reflects on self doubt in dental school, his first year at the Alfred Hospital, a humbling start in private practice, and why specialists practise as though every case is...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Annalene Weston interviews Dr. Raj Rattan, a prominent figure in UK dentistry, discussing his journey, the unique aspects of practicing dentistry in the UK, and the challenges faced by dental practitioners. They explore the implications of the NHS contract, the importance of patient care, the impact of social media on...

Talk to the Dental Contracts Pro here! Dr. Christian May breaks down his transition from associate to practice owner, including how he found the right acquisition, what the financing process actually looked like, and how he handled the first days after closing. He also shares why he chose a fee for service, out of network...

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Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode of Dentist Money’s Two Cents, Matt and Rabih discuss how government debt, inflation, and economic growth affect countries around the world. They also explore the importance of diversification by examining how even some...

Four dentists building a national DSO, unfiltered. Matt Ford, Matt Guarino, Alex Sharp, and Austin Davis on the real business of Shared Practices Group — deals, dental news, markets, and everything from parenting to politics. Business and banter, weekly. Questions? bdppod.com